David C. Newrick

Author of the near future science novel Scenes From A Dying Planet available now on Amazon. Latest novel Halloween Dead due out in April 2026.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics.

Ten years ago, I decided to leave Westminster. Why? Because, after 16 years, I came to the conclusion that our national political system does not work for areas like ours. I learnt this fighting its failure to invest in the Wigan borough, for justice for the Hillsborough families and against its treatment of Greater Manchester during the pandemic.

Over the last decade, I have been challenging this failure from the outside and building a new and better way of doing politics. We have built Greater Manchester into the fastest-growing city-region in the UK and put buses back under public control, introducing a £2 fare cap to help people with cost-of-living pressures.

However, there is only so much that can be done from Greater Manchester. Much bigger change is needed at a national level if everyday life is to be made more affordable again. This is why I now seek people’s support to return to Parliament: to bring the change we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for people.

Millions are struggling and they need the Labour Government to succeed. It has already made changes to make life better for them in its first two years. After this week, we owe it to people to come back together as a Labour movement, giving the Prime Minister and the Government the space and stability they need as the by-election takes place.

I want to recognise the difficult decision taken by Josh Simons and the sacrifice he and his family are making. I have worked closely with him as Mayor on issues like flooding and illegal waste dumping and have seen first-hand how effective he has been. He has put the communities of Makerfield first, made a real difference for them and should take great pride in that.

Finally, I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times. We will change Labour for the better and make it a party you can believe in again.

ENDS

[Sunderland UK @SunderlandUK]

🐕A reminder that our seasonal dog exclusion zones at our beaches are now in place until 30 September.

The dog exclusion zones apply to a section of Roker beach and to a limited stretch of beach at Seaburn, from 1 May to 30 September.
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[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

The winner of Individual Bookseller of the Year at The #BritishBookAwards is Chrissy Ryan (@BookBarUK) ⭐ Congratulations!

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

The winner of Literary Agent of the Year at The #BritishBookAwards is Rachel Mills 🏆✒️

Sponsored by: @LondonBookFair

#BritishBookAwards

[The OED @OED]

OED #WordOfTheDay: likeful, adj.
Pleasing, agreeable, delightful.

View the entry: https://t.co/doAmsRlpn9

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

@robertcrais @avanticentrae @thrillerwriters @PutnamBooks @simonschusterUK Congratulations 👏

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

@CarlBovisNature Absolutely. All creators should prove their integrity by making a statement on how their work created.

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

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[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

Really excited to announce that my latest novel is available in e-book, harback and paperback versions right now!

It's crime, it's Halloween, it's saving the world. What's not to like! Buy it today via this link -

https://t.co/6nWR7h3H5h

[Sunderland UK @SunderlandUK]

If you have an ISA, you have until 5 April 2026 to use up this year’s tax-free allowance. Use it or lose it!

To find out more about ISAs and allowances go to https://t.co/Iw2j5T47rN

[Sunderland UK @SunderlandUK]

Did you know: you can get free computer and internet access every weekday in City Hall? Our IT Village is fully accessible and available to all, Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm. No need to book ahead, just pop in. ➡️ https://t.co/SyjA2N8OTg
#SmartCity #CityofSmart #GoOnlineSunderland

[BBC North East @BBCNEandCumbria]

New BBC detective show set in north-east England https://t.co/gOgGQGZBYu

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

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[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

@ST0NEHENGE I hope they don't make heavy work of it. 🤣

[80s Kidz @80s_Kidz]

Whoever did this..I salute you!🫡

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

There is a growing movement world wide to ban, prosecute and arrest social media, influencers and tech firms. Since when is providing something that people enjoy a crime?
Why aren't tobacco, alcohol, gambling and countless other pursuits banned also?

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

It warms what's left of my heart to see that @jk_rowling has over 13 million followers on @X . Proof of just how great is our need for imaginative, committed writers throughout history to reflect back to us the human condition.

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

Out now on @AmazonUK @amazon Scenes From A Dying Planet, my new novel dedicated to planet Earth. Available via this link - https://t.co/agsQTepS3L
I sincerely hope that you find it thought provoking and, ultimately, enjoyable.

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

Coming soon. A brand new novel from D.C. Newrick, Scenes From A Dying Planet. Watch out on Amazon for it!

[David C. Newrick @DCNewrick]

Strange day. When I went out to look at some Banksy pictures and antiques in Newcastle it was glorious sunshine. As I came back it was sunless and pouring rain. Strange.